Dispensary Corner 5 July 16
July 5, 2016
CALMIING canines under stress.
At least one third of pets are
adversely affected by the noise
of fireworks, causing their
nervous system to release excess
adrenaline or nor-epinephrine.
The US FDA has recognised this
effect and last year approved a
new drug for dogs, which inhibits
the release of these hormones.
Sileo, a canine oromucosal gel,
is now on the market in the USA,
just in time for this week’s Fourth
of July celebrations.
The product is made by Finnish
company Orion, which tested
Sileo on 144 dogs on New Year’s
Eve and found it reduced anxiety
in 75% of those using the product.
Apparently today, 05 Jul,
is the biggest day for animal
shelters across America to take
in new dogs who have run away
during noisy Independence Day
celebrations.
A non-profit club in Auckland,
New Zealand is seeking new
members, with reports some
people are dying to get in.
Claiming to offer a fabulously
therapeutic pastime, the
Waitakere Coffin Club is a group
of ageing craftsmen who spend
their time making caskets.
Peter Chainey and Murray Webb
said as well as their
intended use the coffins make
ideal coffee tables.
“We are in the dying business,”
Chainey told the Dominion Post.
“Most are at the end of their
lives and want to have control
over the last thing they will be put
in,” he added.
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